Foreign companies operating in Bangladesh or having disputes with Bangladesh entities may need to litigate in Bangladesh courts. TRW — Tahmidur Rahman Remura Wahid Law Associates is one of Bangladesh's leading law firms for international commercial litigation, providing expert legal support to foreign companies navigating the Bangladesh legal system.
Jurisdiction of Bangladesh Courts Over Foreign Companies
Bangladesh courts have jurisdiction over foreign companies in the following circumstances. The foreign company has a registered branch or liaison office in Bangladesh. The dispute arises from a contract performed in Bangladesh. The foreign company has assets in Bangladesh. The defendant is present in Bangladesh. The contract contains a Bangladesh jurisdiction clause. TRW advises foreign companies on whether Bangladesh courts have jurisdiction over their dispute and on the most effective strategy for litigation in Bangladesh.
Foreign companies registered in Bangladesh under the Companies Act 1994 or the BIDA Act 2016 are subject to the full jurisdiction of Bangladesh courts. See our guide on foreign company registration in Bangladesh.
Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Bangladesh
Bangladesh does not have a general treaty for the enforcement of foreign judgments. However, foreign judgments can be enforced in Bangladesh by filing a fresh suit on the judgment in Bangladesh courts. TRW advises foreign companies on the procedure for enforcing foreign judgments in Bangladesh and represents them in enforcement proceedings.
Bangladesh is a party to the New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards. Foreign arbitral awards can be enforced in Bangladesh under the Arbitration Act 2001. TRW handles enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Bangladesh.
How Barrister Tahmidur Rahman Can Help
Barrister Tahmidur Rahman and TRW's international commercial litigation team assist foreign companies in all aspects of Bangladesh litigation. Contact TRW at https://tahmidurrahman.com/contact/.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can a foreign company sue in Bangladesh courts?
A: Yes. Foreign companies have the right to sue in Bangladesh courts.
Q: Can a foreign arbitral award be enforced in Bangladesh?
A: Yes. Bangladesh is a party to the New York Convention, and foreign arbitral awards can be enforced under the Arbitration Act 2001.
Q: Does TRW have experience with international commercial arbitration?
A: Yes. TRW advises on international commercial arbitration involving Bangladesh parties and represents clients in arbitration proceedings.
